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McDOWELL HOCKEY CLUB

The McDowell Trojan Hockey club is currently in the process of making plans for the 2012 McDowell Alumni Hockey Game.

This years event will be held on Friday, December 28th at the Mercyhurst Ice Center from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Once again this year we will ask that each player make at least a $15 donation to the club for his/her participation in the game. All former McDowell hockey players are encouraged to participate, irregardless of how long it’s been since you’ve last skated. It’s a great way to resurrect former team rosters and old line combinations, renew high school acquaintances, catch up on personal lives and re-live special memories of McDowell high school hockey.

The success of this event is largely dependant upon word of mouth invitations, so feel free to forward this message to any alumni you may still be in contact with.

Last years event attracted a total of 37 graduates and former players that participated. The game provided more drama, excitement, laughs and memorable moments than could have been expected as Holmes' Heroes rallied from a 3-goal deficit to defeat Kifer's Kings by a score of 11-9.

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In order for us to coordinate and finalize the event, we would like to know as soon as possible if you plan on attending. If you have not already done so, please respond back to me as quickly as possible by sending me a reply to this E-mail (
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The Trojan varsity team has a new head coach in the 2012/13 season in Bob Spitzer, who comes to the Trojans program after guiding Harborcreek's varsity team the last 3 seasons. Coach Spitzer will be assisted by Tim Martin. The JV team is now coached by Matt Holmes and assistant Paul Stanopiewicz, New to the McDowell Hockey Club this year is the addition of a Middle School team (grades 6 thru 8). That team is coached by Ryan Adams and assistant's Chris Hilling and Brandon Oathout. All three Middle School coaches as well as JV head coach Matt Holmes are former McDowell players.

GOOD LUCK to the Trojans as they enter a new era in McDowell Hockey lore!

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Information on this years Varsity and JV teams including rosters, schedules and results as well as updates on the alumni game can be found on the team's website at www.McDowellHockey.com.

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The 2012-13 McDowell high school hockey club is not only enjoying success with it's current roster of players, but they have also seen many alumni moved on to currently play hockey at the collegiate level. McDowell High School Hockey continues to be the top high school in Northwest Pa in producing student / athletes that continue their hockey careers in college. No less than six McDowell hockey graduates are competing this year at a wide variety of distinguished colleges. The list includes:

Brad Chiffon (Sr / F) – Penn State - Behrend / ACHA (CHE) Div-III

Erik Frits (Sr / D) – Florida Gulf Coast / ACHA Div-II

Sean Perhacs (Jr / F) – St. Bonaventure / ACHA Div-I

Jeff Clark (So / D) – University of Pittsburgh / ACHA Div-I

Peter Hlusko (So / F) – Mercyhurst College / ACHA Div-I

Shane Reese (Fr / F) – Mercyhurst College / ACHA Div-I

The Trojan's now also have some alum's in the high school and college ranks of coaching as well as in the front office:

And it doesn't stop there. A recent McDowell hockey alum is also playing Lacrosse on scholarship at a notable University:

Jared Gillespie (So / D) – Wheeling Jesuit University (NCAA DII)

And just to make sure we cover every facet of the game, we also have three alum's that are accomplished referee's:

Dave Litowkin– USA Hockey referee

John Sorge– USA Hockey referee

Kaylan Rhoades– USA Hockey Level 4 referee / officiating ACHA games in the ECAC, CHA (Junior B) as well as the PIHL.

CONGRATULATIONSto these fine young McDowell Hockey Alum's! They give proof that the McDowell Hockey experience provides the necessary skill development to enable graduates to contribute and excel at the collegiate level.

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Whether you are a McDowell Hockey alumnus, current player, or family member of a current or former player, we hope that you take advantage of and take part in the events of the Alumni Game.

We also invite you to follow us on Facebook at the 'McDowell Hockey Alumni' Page.

If you have any questions regarding the McDowell Alumni hockey game or would be willing to help out with the event, please feel free to reply or call me at (814) 464-3393.

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Thanks for your support of McDowell Hockey, and we hope to hear from you soon!

> Rick Rohan

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